Senior club profile: Northern Beaches Blues
In this new pre-season feature we’ll profile each of our Senior clubs. In this edition we look at the Northern Beaches Blues who returned to the competition in 2019 after a 13 year break and won the Reserve Grade flag.
HOW IS 2020 SHAPING UP? (Glen Golsby-Smith, Club President)
Our club has grown considerably this year. The support we’re getting from sponsors, players, and the community in general is awesome. We’ve picked up a lot of new players which means we’ll have a Senior Men’s side together with Reserves, and a stand alone Women’s team after last year’s joint venture with Grafton.
HOW IS PRE-SEASON GOING?
We’ve had a good pre-season so far with more numbers turning up every session. The amount of young kids wanting to play for our club this year has been really pleasing and shows we’re going in the right direction.
MEN’S TEAM PROFILE
“We’re shaping up very well. It has a 2019 feel about it, only multiplied by three as there are three times as many people around the club ready and willing to help out in any way possible.” Marcus Davey, Coach.
WHO’S LIGHTING UP PRE-SEASON/WHO’S ONE TO WATCH?
Jai Johnston is training strongly and we look forward to seeing him step up to Seniors this year.
BIG INS
- Fraser Duryea (returning to footy)
- Shannon Burow (Coffs Breakers)
- Michael Flynn (Victoria)
- Zaine Holder-Loberg
BIG OUTS
- Nil
WOMEN’S TEAM PROFILE
“We’re building on last year’s successful entry into the competition, working hard on skills, and developing a solid game plan. The ladies are keen for more wins and aiming to play Finals.” Adrian Roberts, Coach.
WHO’S LIGHTING UP PRE-SEASON/WHO’S ONE TO WATCH?
Alana Hanson, Zoe Goodsell, Megan Woods.
BIG INS
- Zoe Goodsell (Lismore Swans)
BIG OUTS
- Rani Grant (Gunnedah Bulldogs)
The Northern Beaches Blues can be contacted at info@northernbeachesblues.com if you would like to connect with the club.
